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How to Legally Change Your Last Name If You're a Minor

When you are unhappy with your legal last name there are steps you can take to change it, even if you are a minor. Different U.S. states have different rules and regulations regarding name changes and there is a good chance that you need one or both of your parents or a legal guardian present in ord

Catholic Confirmation Retreat Activities

Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments in the Catholic Church. The intention of Confirmation is to be anointed with the Holy Spirit. Preparation for Confirmation includes several activities, including attending religious classes and confessing sins to a priest. Some churches require that Confir

Definition of Stewardship

Imagine that you own a medieval castle with a great hall and dozens of rooms. Now imagine that there's no central heating and all those rooms have fireplaces. And there's no electricity, no refrigeration and your lights are candles you have to make yourself. There are no stores for clothing--you spi

Scripture Memorization Tools

Scripture memorization is a powerful tool for religious and personal growth. Learning verses word for word and recalling them during your daily activities provides a spiritual and calming escape. Memorizing scriptures is difficult for some people because the language is different from our daily spee

Writing Inspirational Blogs for Christians

When inspiration struck, it only comes as a fleeting moment like a flickering light bulb in your head. It could happen anytime and anywhere and no matter what kind of mood you are in you will still be

The Modern Catholic

An article about the changing face of the many members of the Catholic religion, including divorced members and Catholics who have married outside of their faith.

Q & A on Secret Guided Meditation Techniques

The purpose of this article is to explore some of the inner realities that appear in the process of focused meditation in it we discuss transcendental meditation Zazen - the Zen approach to introspect

Do Things Really Happen For a Reason?

We need to be careful about what we blame God for. It's all too easy to say, "That flat tire happened for a reason," well all the while thinking that it was God Who did it for a reason. If you are speaking on God's behalf, you really ought to be real sure you are accurate!

Temples in India: Ayodhya

Ayodhya is six miles from Fyzabad station. There is a railway station in Ayodhya also. Ayodhya is situated in Uttar Pradesh. It is the birth place of Lord Rama. It is the most sacred place of pilgrimage. It is on the banks of Sarayu.

5 Stewardship Bible Verses for Daily Sustenance

We must interpret Bible verses in context and realize it is God's will we seek, not ours. Stewardship Bible verses or other Bible verses are significant to followers of Jesus because they could guide them to the abundant life that Jesus promised.

How to Lead Worship With Correct Preparation

It is usually a lengthy and difficult job learning how to lead worship if you're doing this alone with out help. Where do you begin, how do you encourage others and where do you go within the

How to Perform the Zikr Prayer

The word "zikr" means remembrance, specifically remembrance and thanks to Allah in the Muslim religion. In most forms of Islam, the Zikr (sometimes spelled Dhikr) is performed as a part of each salah, or obligatory prayer. There are five salahs each day and others for special occasions. For the Sufi

How to Read Aramaic New Covenant Online

Studying various translations of the Bible can lead to a greater understanding of its mysteries. While Greek was the language of writing and trade, Aramaic was the language spoken by the people, including Jesus, in their everyday lives. Because language is subject to alteration and translation is ne

American Buddhism

Historically, Buddhism has taken on the culture to which it has migrated, and I believe that American Buddhism will be no exception. I further think that American values will reflect deeply in the Buddhisms that eventually become "American Buddhisms." But what are present American values?

Prophetic Christian Times and Jesus Christ

Firm points on how the Christian can handle the current prophetic craze that is going on today. Biblical standpoints on living as a light int his world and still watching for Christ's return.